It seems that I haven't blogged forever...well, it's true, I haven't. I am trying to do a post about Ella's sixth birthday, and for some reason I am having difficulty uploading photos. Oh, well. Perhaps later.
I drove to Virginia last week to be here for the grand celebration of turning six. I brought along with me an old-time friend from Haiti so that she could visit with her son and his family who now live in Lynchburg, Virginia. On the way we stopped in Athens, Georgia to renew acquaintance from fifty years ago. Sarah and I worked at a camp together in Florida during our college days, and our paths have not crossed since then.
I saw her name one day on Facebook, and we reconnected. It was lovely visiting with her. Some physical limitations have made it necessary for her to be in a retirement home, and she is doing well there. Then, on our way into Virginia, we passed by Gastonia, North Carolina where a retired missionary couple from Haiti live. I asked my friend, Mary Jane, if she would like to stop and see them. So we made an unplanned detour and visited for a few minutes with Dr. and Mrs. Dudley Nelson.
After leaving Mary Jane in Lynchburg, I drove on here to Charlottesville to my daughter's home, and then on Saturday we went to Ella's for the party. Always before her birthdays had been mainly family gatherings or a few neighbors. This year Ella told her mother that she wanted a real birthday party with girls.
My daughter-in-law outdid herself in planning this party. It had a gnome theme. Since I'm having a problem posting photos, perhaps I can get a link in here to the photos that I've posted on Facebook.
Here is a link to the photos. I hope it works.
7 comments:
the link worked, the photos show much joy and fun and talent in the decorating dept. love the table and the bottles. a fun party for sure.
Bev what a wonderful party. Cannot believe Ella is SIX !!
I saw the FB pics.
We have shared Ella's entire life and it is perfect to enjoy this 6th birthday celebration. Looks like all the giggly girls had a grand time.
"Now I am Six, I'm as clever as clever. I think I'll be six now forever and ever!"
Can you believe? Six years old! What a lovely party. Those kids looked so sweet in their red gnome hats and that dessert table....yum! But the birthday girl was the sweetest of all!
Hugs,
Sorry I'm so late to read this post Bev. It's hard to believe Ella is six. I've loved all the posts you've written on your blog about her since she was a little baby. My gosh, where does the time go. Happy 6th Ella. ~Joy
Love the party pictures and I am glad to see you posting again.
It's hard to believe Ella is 6. these kids just seem to grow up right before our eyes.
Love you Bev and sure do miss you.
I just learned from you that a link can be made directly to facebook. Now that's neat. I must learn how to do that for my own blog. Your Ella is a beautiful child. Loved the pictures.
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